Summary
Heavy snow trapped hundreds of hikers on Mount Everest's Tibetan side. Rescuers are helping about 350 hikers who reached a safer area and are in contact with another 200 still on the mountain. The snowstorm happened during a national holiday in China, complicating rescue efforts.
Key Facts
- Approximately 350 hikers reached a meeting point in Tingri country.
- Rescuers are in contact with 200 other hikers.
- Hikers were trapped at more than 4,900 meters (16,000 feet) on Mount Everest.
- The snow was reportedly 1 meter (3 feet) deep and destroyed tents.
- Hundreds of rescuers are working to clear paths on the mountain.
- The incident happened during China's weeklong national holiday.
- Heavy rains in the region have caused over 40 deaths in Nepal.
- The trapped hikers were at a tourist camp, separate from the base camp for climbers.
